Cheap Homes for Rent in Potomac Lakes Neighborhood of Sterling, VA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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property at 21082 Gladstone Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

21082 Gladstone Dr

SterlingVA20164
property at 20865 Sandstone Square

$2,607

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$2,545
Required Monthly Fees
$62

Total Monthly Price
$2,607

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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20865 Sandstone Square

SterlingVA20165
property at 46375 Pryor Square

$2,700

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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

46375 Pryor Square

CascadesVA20165

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property at 46602 Ellicott Sq

$2,700

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$2,700

Total Monthly Price
$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

46602 Ellicott Sq, Unit 103, Unit 103

46602 Ellicott Sq
Potomac FallsVA20165

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property at 26 Carousel Ct

$2,800

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$2,800

Total Monthly Price
$2,800

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

26 Carousel Ct

SterlingVA20164

Potomac Lakes, Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potomac Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac Lakes area of Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascades Village (55+) priced from $1,550. Cascades Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,801. Here are the most affordable Potomac Lakes apartments for rent in Sterling, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$1,801
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Lakes, VA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac Lakes area is the $2.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Den Townhome Model at City Center Townes in the in the Sterling Park neighborhood starting from $3,341. The second greatest value Potomac Lakes apartment is the A Model at Pax Place at Cascades starting at $3,241 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Sterling Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City Center Townes2 Bedroom Den Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.49
Pax Place at CascadesA2BR,2BA$2.68
Reserve at Town CenterHICKORY2BR,2BA$2.39
Potomac Garden ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.54
Lerner Parc DullesShenandoah - w/ Garage1BR,1.5BA$2.79
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$2.41
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$2.52
Lerner Windmill ParcRosemary1BR,1BA$2.78
Commons on Potomac SquareArlington1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potomac Lakes, Sterling, VA

Ranked #13

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac Lakes

What type of rentals are currently available in Potomac Lakes?

There are currently 20 Apartments for Rent in Potomac Lakes, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $3,881. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Potomac Lakes ranging from $1,300 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Potomac Lakes?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Potomac Lakes ranges from $1,300 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,258.

Expert Rental Resources

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